India, Jan. 30 -- The legend of Sisyphus from Greek mythology is widely known. The gods condemned Sisyphus to roll a massive boulder up a hill for eternity, only for it to roll back down each time he neared the top. India's policy challenges, particularly in education and employment, often seem like a Sisyphean struggle. Progress is made, yet the summit remains elusive.

For instance, while we have achieved a near 100% Gross Enrollment Rate across primary age groups of 3-10 years, learning outcomes continue to be a major concern. However, unlike Sisyphus's fate of eternal futility, India's efforts are yielding tangible milestones.

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